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Patent GB-189816733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Generating Acetylene Gas, applicable to Ordinary Acetylene Generators or to Table or other Lamps.
Inventor: EVANS EVAN
Filed: 1898-08-02
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 1 6 , 7 3 3. E v a n s, E. Aug. 2. Acetylene lamps.-Loose carbide is placed in short tubes D, divided into separate chambers by partitions e, and provided with two hinged doorsd. These tubes or holders D are inserted in other tubes C, which are closed at their lower ends, arranged in a circle, Fig. 4, and slotted vertically at c. Each slot c is protected by a guard c<1>, in which a small hole c<2> is arranged to one side of the slot, the holes c<2> being at different levels. Water from a secondary chamber M is supplied upon the bird-fountain principle through a hole m to the chamber L. Thence it ascends under the control of the ball or other valve J to the gas chamber B, passes through the lowest of the holes c<2>, and, trickling down the corresponding tube C, enters the bottom of the slot and traverses the perforations d' in the doors d to the lowest chamber in the carbide tube D. When the carbide holder D first attacked is exhausted, the water rises and p a s s e through the next lowest hole c<2>, so that the carbide in each holder is attacked in turn. Should the gaseous pressure in the chamber B become excessive, the valve J is depressed to cut off the water supply. The removable bottom E of the chamber B is normally secured in position by a yoke H and a screw F, and the hole m may be closed by a slide or its equivalent n.
Patent GB-189821577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Use in Finishing Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: ROBINSON OWEN
Filed: 1898-10-13
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 21,577. Robinson, O. Oct. 13. Burnishing; ornamenting.-Relates to finishing-machines for boots and shoes by which the operations known as bunking, fudging or stitch-wheeling, and top-ironing are performed. The spindle c is driven in the manner shown, and by means of an eccentric e vibrates the lever F about the adjustable centre h. The spindle h<2> carrying the centre is adjusted by a nut j and hand-wheel, but can be moved downwards by means of the treadle gear shown, to reduce the movement of the lever when the toe of a shoe is being treated. The toolholder l is adjustably attached to the lever by a bolt l<1>, and has a spindle m rotating on rollers n, n. A bunking or fudging wheel is shown fitted to the spindle, but this, when necessary, is replaced by a reversible top-ironing tool as shown in Figs. 6 and 7. For bunking, the guide o, Fig. 3, is used. It is rabbeted to receive the edge of the sole and has a hook o<2>, Fig. 2, for the finger of the operator. For fudging, the shoe rests on a roller q pivoted and adjustably mounted in a piece q<1> revoluble on a stem q<2> so that it can be turned down out of the way as shown by full lines. The stem q<2> is carried by a bracket q<4> movable in a guideway and controlled by a weighted treadle.
Patent GB-189821950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Sashes.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 21,950. Thompson, W. P., [Kohart, F. C.]. Oct. 18. Windows.-The objects are to enable the sashes to be turned about pivots for ventilation or cleaning purposes, as well as to be raised and lowered, and to prevent rattling. The sashes 8 are pivoted to side bars or false stiles 12, which slide in the beads 5, 6, 7 of an ordinary frame, and the meeting surfaces of the sash and bar are respectively concave and convex so as normally to fit together. The bars are, however, capable of a horizontal movement in the beads, controlled by spring devices, to allow the sash to be swung on its pivots when desired. These spring devices constitute the pivots and the rattling- preventing mechanism. The pivot pin 42 is held in a socketed plate 39 by a cross-pin 43 entering a recess in the b a c k of the plate. The socket 40 turns in a metal fitting 44 in the bar 12, and a spring 48 is interposed between the fitting and a plate 49 on the pin 42. Rattling is prevented by the bevel-edged plates 30 having conical projections 31 normally resting against stops 9 in the sash, and springs 32 for forcing the plates against the fixed frame. The plates are held by a screw and nut 37 by which also the pressure of the spring may be regulated. The upper plate is fixed in a metal casing 18 secured in a slot 14 in the bar by the screw and nut 37 and by pointed projections 29. The pulley chain 11 for the ordinary counterweight is passed down the slot 14, through an aperture in the metal casing, and is retained by a spring clip passed through its lowest link. For ordinary windows, the pivots are placed in the middle of the sash, but, when the window is guarded by external bars, the pivots are near the bottom, and stops are provided on the frame to limit the turning movements and the distance to which the upper sash can descend.
Patent GB-189823575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shaft Couplings.
Inventor: LINNEY JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-09
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 23,575. Linney, J., and Hollis, C. W. Nov. 9. Shaft couplings.-Consists in making couplings as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, and 4. There may be more than one longitudinal or transverse cut
Patent GB-189824251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Trucks for use on Railway Platforms and for other similar uses.
Inventor: HOLDEN THOMAS
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 24,251. Holden, T. Nov. 17. Hand-trucks.-Relates to brakes for railway platform and like hand-trucks. The brake blocks B', carried by hangers pivoted to the underside of the truck, are normally held against the wheels D by the adjustable spring S. When the pivoted handle H is held in an approximately-horizontal position for pulling or pushing the truck, the chain F which connects the handle and brakes is in tension and the brake blocks are retracted. On releasing the handle, it is drawn into a vertical position simultaneously with the application of the brake blocks. The chain F is passed through an eye carried by the pivot of the swivelling front wheels D'.
Patent GB-189906990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sole Pressing or Sole Laying Machinery.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1900-05-01
Abstract: 6990. Brookes, A. G., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. April 1. Soles; presses.-Relates to sole laying and levelling machines. Two jacks A, A are mounted, heel to heel, on a carrier D, which can be turned about a pin d' in a table d<2> to bring either of the jacks under its pressing-form B. The table d<2> is moved up to subject the soles to pressure by toggle links actuated by a cam e<2> and connecting-rod e<3>. The lower toggle links are jointed to a crosshead d<5>, which rests on an adjustable spring d<9> abutting on a lower crosshead d<8>. The downward movement of this lower crosshead is limited by an adjustable stop d<15>. The pressure to which the soles are subjected is regulated by the means just described. The forms B are carried by a crosshead b which is raised and. lowered by a cam b<8> acting through a bell crank b<6> and a rack b<4> attached to a rod depending from the crosshead. This crosshead is locked to sustain the pressure of the toggle links by the following means. After the form has been dropped on to the sole, two cams c' are rotated by a spring surrounding the spindle c carrying them into the positions shown in Fig. 2. Before the crosshead is lifted, a cam c<7>, acting through a toothed lever and a sector c<2>, rotates these cams clear of the crosshead into the positions shown in Fig. 1. The machine is driven by a pulley, loose on the shaft E, Fig. 4, which drives the cam shaft E<1> by gearing e, e'. The machine is started by putting the clutch e<5> into gear, and, after half a revolution of the wheel e<1> has been completed, it is stopped by a dog e<9> coming in contact with a lever on the spindle e<8> which is pushed endwise to disengage the clutch. To start the machine, the treadle e<12> is depressed to rotate the spindle e<8> and turn the lever out of contact with the dog. The spring e<14> then throws the clutch into gear again. A second dog stops the machine after another half revolution of the wheel e<1>.
Patent GB-189907524-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture or Production of New Derivatives from Aromatic Aldehydes.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 7524. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. April 10. Peptones. - Relates to tannic-aldehyde - protein compounds. Condensation products are first produced by acting upon a protein such as peptone, or the like, with an aromatic aldehyde such as benzaaldehyde, salicylic aldehyde, resorcylic aldehyde, or the like. The products are then acted upon with a tannic acid.
Patent GB-189909569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refilling Bottles, Jars, and like Vessels.
Inventor: LEAVER WALTER
Filed: 1899-05-06
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 9569. Leaver, W., and Relf, R. S. May 6 Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-The neck M of the bottle, jar, &c. is contracted at c to form a rest for the tubular valve seat J, which may be made of soft metal, or coated with rubber &c. The ball valve L is enclosed by the arms or members G, which are connected to the valve seat and to the upper plate F, this plate being connected by the arms &c. C to the top plate A, which has a central aperture for the discharge of the contents. The closure is inserted after the vessel has been filled, and is fixed in position by spring catches D, D<1>, &c. engaging in the groove b in the neck. The mouth may be closed by an ordinary cork N, secured by a wire &c. d. When the cork is withdrawn, the contents can be poured out, but refilling is prevented by the valve, the plates A, F and the arms C, G being adapted to prevent tampering. For vessels containing jam, pickles, &c., the neck is broken off to obtain the contents.
Patent GB-189911425-A (GB)
Title: New Method of Utilizing Cork Refuse.
Inventor: BREMER HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-06-01
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 11,425. Bremer, H. June 1. Drawings to Specification. Cork, artificial.- Cork chips, waste cork, &c. are finely divided by suitable machinery, and mixed with a binding-agent, such as lactein, casein, or a resinous, india-rubber, or other preparation, the mixture being employed to form a backing or underlayer for linoleum, oilcloth, felt ur other carpets, mattings, paperhangings, and wall coverings, &c., to which it is affixed by pressure. The backing so prepared is stated to be moisture-proof, draught-proof, sound-proof, and a bad conductor of heat. The material may also be made into Loaids for use in the manufacture of boxes &c.
Patent GB-189914812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal-punching Machines.
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 14,812. Lake, H. H., [Brinley, C. A.]. July 18. Punching.-Relates to machines for punching holes in the flanged portions of the rim segments of sheet-metal pulleys. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the work holding device and the dies, and Fig. 4 a section of Fig. 2 on the line x-x, together with a section of the punches and punch-carrier. The flange of the pulley segment R shown in dotted lines rests upon the supports C, C<1>. C<2>, and comes beneath the stripper plates E, E<1>, E<2>. The ends of the rim fit into notches c, c, and the midd!e of the rim is clamped by the lever F with the adjusting-screw f. The supports C, C', C' carry the dies e, and can be adjusted radially on the bed A to accommodite pulleys of different diameter. The supports may be fixed by spring bolts d fitting into sockets in plates D. The punches L are radially adjustable, and fixed by spring bolts k in a similar way to the dies. Two dies e are formed in the supports C and C', and. only one in the supports C<1>, the latter being dispensed with when punching small pulleys. The radial guides for the supports C' are made shorter than the guides for the other supports. The punches are arranged in a similar way. The punch-carrier is guided by plugi g fitting sockets G.
Patent GB-189918752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leather Dressing Machines.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-09-16
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,752. Allison, C. A., [Pellow, C. E.]. Sept. 16. Lever linkages.-Relates to machines for scouring and setting leather, and consists in means for imparting a rectilinear movement to the d o u b l e - a c t i n g rubbing- implements 10, Fig. 1, without the aid of slides. The implements 10 are supported by an extension 9 of a connecting-rod 8, which is operated by a crank shaft 5. The rod 8 is suspended in the centre of the extension 9 by a link 13, pivoted at 14 to the extension 9, and at the top to the fulcrum 4, which can slide vertically in suitable guides. The link 13 is supported on each side by a link 15, pivoted to the main frame and to the link 13 at 27. The links 15 describe an arc 16, the radius of which is about half the distance between the points 14 and 27, and produce a nearly rectilinear movement at the point 14 and of the beam 9, except as to the angular movement of the latter produced by the connecting-rod 8, which brings the implements 10 on to the work and raises them from it.
Patent GB-189919817-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Embossing or Producing Dies for Embossing Photographs, Photogravures or other Prints.
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 19,817. Hill, A. J. E., and Photo (Limited). Oct. 3. Embossing photographs.-Consists in cementing a photographic or other print a on one side of a sheet of metal and a negative b of print a on the other side, the negative b being transparent. The composite sheet is placed on a plastic mass, and the picture is embossed by hand tools. The print thus embossed may be mounted, or the plate may be detached and used as a mould to cast a metal die, which may be used for producing further prints.
Patent GB-189923668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rail Connecting Devices.
Inventor: BAUSE JOSEF
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 23,668. Bause, J. Nov. 27. Rail joints.- The head i s removed at the ends of the rails, and replaced by the part c of a channel section, s u c h as shown, with flanges d. Clamps e, drawn together by bolts, embrace these flanges and the foot of the rails. The bridge-piece c and the rail heads may be cut to form lap or stepped joints. A packing-piece g may be inserted.
Patent GB-190001530-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Photo Printing and Developing.
Inventor: VICKERS JAMES WARRY
Filed: 1900-01-24
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 1530. Vickers, J. W., and Rumsey, J. H. W. Jan. 24. Copying drawings; lamps, actinic; lighting- arrangements; developing. -Relates to lighting- arrangements for copying engineers' and like drawings, and a compact apparatus for developing them. A row of incandescent gas burners l, Fig. 1, are mounted on a horizontal gas supply pipe c, which can be raised or lowered by two geared screws e, in front of the drawing to be copied. In another arrangement, the screws are replaced by wires passing over pulleys at the top, and actuated by a windlass and counterweights. To avoid overheating the drawings, a plate of glass or the like is interposed. The developing- apparatus, Fig. 5, consists of a revolving cage V round which the paper is wrapped and inserted in the vessel S containing the developing-solution.
Patent GB-190002283-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Use in Taking, Printing and Exhibiting what are known as Animated Photographic Pictures.
Inventor: DOYEN EUGENE LOUIS
Filed: 1900-02-05
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 2283. Doyen, E. L. Feb. 5. Kinematographic apparatus; printing.-Relates to an apparatus for taking, projecting, and printing animated photographs. The film V is drawn down past the lens opening, intermittently, by a hook attached to a slide R actuated by the crank P. This hook is kept out of action for a stroke and a half by a cam on a disc N which rotates at half the speed of P. The shutter L on the axis of N rotates once in the interval between two movements of the film. The film is fed forwards continuously by a roller G having teeth g which gear with perforations in the film. There is always a slack loop of film between the roller G and the intermittent feeding-mechanism. When the apparatus is used for printing, two films are fed together. The several parts of the apparatus are driven from the crank handle A by toothed gearing D, H, J, K and chain gearing C, E, and F.
Patent GB-190009598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Grinding Drills.
Inventor: CHANDLER CLARENCE AUSTIN
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 9598. Chandler, C. A. May 24. Sharpening twist drills. The stem 25 of the bracket 6, which supports the drill holder 7, passes eccentrically through a sleeve 26, free to turn in a socket 5 at the end of the arm 4, so that, by turning the sleeve, the position of the axis of the drill in relation to the axis upon which it is swung in front of the grinding-wheel 2 may be varied according to the clearance desired. The arm 4 is formed with a rack which gears with a pinion 16 and can be moved by means of a hand-wheel 18 to bring the drill up to the wheel ; the parts are then clamped by a nut 21, which presses the wheel and a loose sleeve 19 up against the arm. In order to vary the angle of the lips of the drill, an intermediate piece 33, adjustably clamped to the head of the bracket 6, is provided, and upon this the holder 7 may be swung about the bottom corner 41 of the lip rest 12 as a centre, and then clamped at the required angle by means of a bolt 39. The position of the intermediate piece upon the head of the bracket 6, and hence the amount the point of the drill projects beyond the axis of rotation, is regulated by placing the drill between a wing 44 on the intermediate piece and a lug 43 on the head.
Patent GB-190009719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerating or Cooling Apparatus.
Inventor: WIKSTROEM KARL GUSTAF FREDRIK
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 9719. Wikstrom, K. G. F. May 26. Bottles.-For cooling liquids in bottles, the space between the two vessels a, b is packed with insulating-material, and the bottle is placed in a third vessel d, between which and the inner vessel freezing-mixture is placed. An indiarubber cover i is passed over the bottle neck.
Patent GB-190011518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cone Mills for Grinding Paint and other Materials.
Inventor: FOLLOWS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 11,518. Follows, F. W. June 25. Conical mills for paint &c. The cone A is made with long teeth a and short teeth a<1>, both tangential to a common circle and tapering away towards the periphery, so as to form taper feedgrooves. The hopper D is likewise formed with tapering tangential teeth d. The shaft of the cone is made in two parts E, E', connected by a square or like projection on the one fitting into a corresponding socket on the other. The upper part drives the cone by means of a pin N, and is formed with a collar which rests in a bearing G. The bearing is screwed into the socket H of the framing K, and has claws to engage in recesses in the worm-wheel F, which may be rotated, for the purpose of adjusting the cone, by means of a hand-wheel F<1> and a worm f. The shaft may, however, be made in one piece; in this case the wheel L must be made free to slide on a feather, and be retained in place by a bracket on the frame.
Patent GB-190015370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ambulances and Folding Bedsteads.
Inventor: HARDCASTLE BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-08-29
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 15,370. Hardcastle, B. Aug. 29. Fastenings.-Relates to detail improvements in the ambulances and folding bedsteads described in Specification No. 9205, A.D. 1896. Figs. 2 and 3 illustrate respectively the ambulance in elevation and plan with the webbing removed. Longitudinal bars J, J<1> pass through shoes S, which may be provided with wheels w. The shoes are connected by ties t, which are carried over a support C projecting at an angle from the longitudinal bars. The shoes are provided with sockets with which the hinged stretchers T, T' engage. The inner ends of the stretchers are constructed in such a way that, when extended around the hinge W, the end of one portion is partially enclosed within the other, while a fillet on each ensures a locking of the parts. In a modification, the central supports C are hinged, whereby the bars J, J<1> may be brought nearer together when the ambulance is closed.
Patent GB-190018701-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chain for Stretching and Drying Machines for Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1900-10-19
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 18,701. Bloxam, A. G., [Bemberg-Baumwoll- Industrie-Gesellschaft, J. P.]. Oct. 19. Driving and like chains.-The links of chains of stretching and drying machines for fabrics are constructed, as shown, so that they can turn relatively in any direction. They have openings c in their sides, and to disengage a pair the top link in Fig. 1 must be turned in the direction of the arrow, and then turned about its own axis through a right-angle.
Patent GB-190104509-A (GB)
Title: Improved Composition of Paste for Filling the Cells of Reticulated Accumulator Plates
Inventor: PICKARD HENRY JOHN HORATIO
Filed: 1901-03-02
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 4509. Pickard, H. J. H., and Evans, J. S. March 2. Secondary batteries.-The active material for the positive plates is a mixture of five parts of red lead with two of litharge, and that for the negative plates is a mixture of two parts of red lead with five of litharge. The materials are made into a paste with glycerine and dilute sulphuric acid.
Patent GB-190107336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rotary Furnaces
Inventor: GROLL CHARLES
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 7336. Groll, C. April 9. Rotary furnaces; grates.-Relates to furnaces with rotary grates of the kind described in Specification No. 5985, A.D. 1900. To prevent deformation of the peripheral portions of the grate by the expansion of the fuel-bearing portions, the latter are now formed of curved bars 40, arranged in concentric circles as shown. The meeting ends of the various bars may be opposite each other, or they may overlap. The bars are recessed at their lower edges to rest on the radial bars 15 of the supporting-frame, which are themselves recessed to receive them. One recess in each bar is a close fit, and the rest have play to allow for expansion. The bars have distance lugs at their upper parts. The fuel-supporting edges of the bars may be formed with cup-like recesses.
Patent GB-190109686-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stationery Cabinet.
Inventor: STEELE JOHN THOMPSON
Filed: 1901-05-09
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 9686. Steele, J. T. May 9. Portable writing- desks.-A desk or cabinet made of strawboard, cardboard, &c. consists of two parts a, b, hinged together, which form a writing- slope when open. The surfaces of the flaps c, d may constitute a blotting-pad. Extensions e strengthen the flaps c, d, and protect the stationery &c. in the desk from dust &c.
Patent GB-190114799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with "Otter Boards" for Spreading the Mouths of Trawl Nets.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-20
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 14,799. Smith, J. July 20. Trawling-gear. - Otter-boards are fitted with wheels C, C<1> adapted to swivel in brackets D, D'.